Fri, Dec 16th 2022 11:00 am
Continuing a long-standing tradition, the Rotary Club of Lewiston and Niagara-on-the-Lake held its annual Christmas dinner at Fortunas in Niagara Falls. The evening included friends of Rotary, representatives of the group's causes, and members of the community who have supported its projects.
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Fri, Dec 16th 2022 11:00 am
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, this week announced updates concerning its long-anticipated remediation plans for the Niagara Falls Storage Site in northern Lewiston.
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Thu, Dec 15th 2022 07:45 pm
The trustees of the New York Power Authority on Tuesday approved a new, five-year contract agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), a labor union representing more than 570 electricians, line persons, and other skilled craft employees at NYPA, the nation's largest state public power entity providing nearly a quarter of New York's electricity.
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Thu, Dec 15th 2022 07:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday announced the acquisition of defenseman and Youngstown native Joseph Cecconi.
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Fri, Dec 9th 2022 11:05 am
An early morning fire on Nov. 30 ravaged 744, 746 and 748 Center St., the site of The Vintage Barber, Soully Created and Sue's Frame of Mind. In battling the blaze, first responders from Lewiston Fire Co. No. 1 and members from a half-dozen supporting companies had to break glass, pull off siding, cut into the roof and pump in copious amounts of water.
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 06:55 pm
Lewiston-Porter High School announced the following students have been named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the first quarter marking period of the 2022-23 academic year.
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Thu, Dec 8th 2022 11:15 am
The case numbers of influenza (flu) have been increasing exponentially across New York state, and the 2022-23 flu season is six weeks or more ahead of the typical spike in flu cases.
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Tue, Dec 6th 2022 03:20 pm
H. James Walker, 83, of Lewiston, passed away on Dec. 4, 2022. Born on June 25, 1939, he was the son of Harlan and Sue Walker and was a lifelong resident of Lewiston.
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Tue, Dec 6th 2022 12:20 pm
For several weeks, Village of Lewiston trustees have been debating what to do with "sandwich boards" promoting Lewiston businesses. They relaxed municipal laws pertaining to A-frame posts at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, and have continued to permit the markers - particularly noting the need to direct people to slightly off-Center Street retailers Sgt. Peppers Hot Sauces and Brewed and Bottled Craft Beer Shop.
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Tue, Dec 6th 2022 09:30 am
Prior to Monday's Village of Lewiston work session, Mayor Anne Welch provided her thoughts on the fire that shuttered three Center Street businesses last Wednesday.
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Mon, Dec 5th 2022 12:15 pm
Folk-indie band Mt. Joy will headline a 6:30 p.m. concert at the Artpark Amphitheater on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Special guest to be announced. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9.
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Mon, Dec 5th 2022 07:05 am
Despite bitter cold temperatures, myriad residents and visitors lined Center Street Sunday evening to watch the second annual Lewiston Christmas Lights Parade. The roughly 60-minute event featured colorful floats, dancers, first responders and local leaders doing their part to make the season, well, brighter.
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Sat, Dec 3rd 2022 12:30 pm
Despite high winds and wet, rainy conditions, Santa Claus did arrive safely in Lewiston on Saturday, to continue participating in Christmas Walk weekend events. Jolly Old St. Nicholas was scheduled to appear from inside his float in the International Peace Garden but, as the weather wasn't cooperative, opted to greet children and families from inside Deal Realty (451 Center St.)
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 09:30 pm
Village Recreation Department Director Brendan McDermott served as emcee Friday night at the tree-lighting ceremony ringing in Lewiston Christmas Walk weekend.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 11:10 am
Niagara University will celebrate the holidays with a community concert featuring performances by the university's Danceline, Dancecrew and choir.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 11:00 am
The Lewiston Town Board heard traffic and safety complaints by residents on a proposed residential development under consideration for northern Lewiston, Monday night at Town Hall.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 10:00 am
While waiting for a Small Business Saturday swag bag from the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce last weekend, people struck up conversations regarding the construction taking place across the street.
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Fri, Dec 2nd 2022 09:40 am
For three generations and counting, the Greater Niagara Ballet Company's production of "The Nutcracker" has been a holiday staple in Niagara County. That tradition continues this year, but with a few fun additions.
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Thu, Dec 1st 2022 09:25 pm
One of the most important factors to both our physical and mental health is sleep. A basic human need, it is the time when our body restores its energy sources and supports healthy brain function. Sleep is especially important for children and teens, as it aides in growth and development, memory and academic performance, and emotional wellbeing.
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Thu, Dec 1st 2022 09:15 pm
The Tezos All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars will return to the Ransomville Speedway on Friday, July 7, 2023. Last season, Kokomo, Indiana's Parker Price-Miller used a green-white-checkered restart to take the lead and win in a race that pocketed him $12,000.
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Thu, Dec 1st 2022 09:15 am
The Rotary Club of Lewiston, NY and Niagara-on-the-Lake, in combination with local Rotary District 7090 - which includes over 70 Rotary clubs in Southern Ontario and Western New York - announced a $25,000 grant to aid the citizens of Ukraine.
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Thu, Dec 1st 2022 09:15 am
The New York Lottery announced a second-prize-winning ticket for the Nov. 30 New York LOTTO drawing was sold in Youngstown. The prize-winning ticket worth $87,982 was sold at the Rite Aid location on Lockport Street.
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Wed, Nov 30th 2022 08:15 am
Before 7 a.m. Wednesday, fire broke out in the two-story complex at 744 and 748 Center St., in the Village of Lewiston. Crews arrived on scene to find flames on both levels.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2022 11:55 am
The Niagara Wine Trail is celebrating the holiday season with a weekend "Holiday Happenings" event, Saturday, Dec. 3, and Sunday, Dec. 4. Guests will receive three tastes of wine at 12 participating wineries, as well as a limited-edition keepsake jigsaw puzzle, which features the Niagara Wine Trail's new illustrated map.
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Tue, Nov 29th 2022 11:55 am
St. Peter R.C. Church on Center Street in Lewiston invites all parish members - as well as members of the Lewiston and surrounding communities - to participate in its first mission retreat. The event will take place beginning at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, and continue nightly through Wednesday, Dec. 7.
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Mon, Nov 28th 2022 07:00 am
The annual Lewiston Christmas Walk weekend will take place Dec. 1-4 in the historic Village of Lewiston.
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Fri, Nov 25th 2022 07:00 am
Now, Niagara County can lay claim to another nationally known professional athlete: mixed martial arts star Billy Quarantillo. The Lewiston-Porter graduate will face Alexander Hernandez on Dec. 10 in "Ultimate UFC 282," a mixed-martial arts card at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The bout will broadcast on ESPN pay-per-view.
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Fri, Nov 25th 2022 07:00 am
Deposits for Food presented Thanksgiving holiday checks to four Niagara County food pantries this week, totaling $2,000. The proceeds are the result of collections of returnable containers and scrap metal during the fall season, according to D4F founder Angelo Sarkees of Lewiston.
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Fri, Nov 25th 2022 07:00 am
Old Fort Niagara offers a variety of special programs and activities for the holiday season.
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Fri, Nov 25th 2022 07:00 am
Ransomville would like to give a special thank you to Frank Battaglia and Don Laurie for giving their time, talents and trains to enhance the theme about trains this year for the Ransomville Flag Day and Festival Parades 2022.
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Fri, Nov 25th 2022 07:00 am
Colleen Mary Summerville of Youngstown invites residents to join her in supporting the 10th annual "Saturday for Soldiers." The all-ages event will be held from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Ontario House on Lockport Street.
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Thu, Nov 24th 2022 07:00 am
Queen B's Cottage might be new to the Village of Lewiston, but its owner, Brooke Unversaw, is no stranger to local shoppers.
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Wed, Nov 23rd 2022 07:00 am
When Healing Earth CBD opened in the summer of 2021, public response "was very, very positive," co-owner Brandon Rush said. "You know, obviously there's a huge issue with education. A lot of people come in, and they don't know the difference between marijuana and hemp. They don't know what the difference between CBD and what THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is, or what it does to the body. So, we spend a lot of time educating customers. But I think, overall, it's been a very positive customer experience. I mean, we've done very well; we're obviously still in business."
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2022 06:55 pm
Home Assistance Referral Team Chairperson Patricia E. Berggren announced the appointment of four new board members to the HART board of directors:
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2022 12:25 pm
"We don't so much as direct people, and offer what I think they should buy. We speak to our customers, and find out what their interests are, what their tastes are," owner Mark Butera said. "And the advice I always give people is drink what you enjoy. And don't worry so much about all the technicalities of the wine and food pairings. What's important is that you're having a beverage that you enjoy with the meal you're anticipating having."
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Mon, Nov 21st 2022 12:20 pm
As part of his 2023 summer tour, country music artist Parker McCollum will perform inside the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. Reserved seats will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2. This concert is presented by Emporium Presents and Live Nation.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 11:55 am
Coinciding with the kickoff of the holiday shopping season, officials of the Ransomville business community are throwing out the welcome mat for River Region residents to check out the hamlet Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 26-27.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 11:25 am
As the 2022 holiday season opens, the Town of Lewiston has some good news for the community and for the town's essential workers employees: At Monday's work session, board members announced an agreement with Niagara University for open skating at the Dwyer Ice Arena during the holiday season.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 10:55 am
The Niagara County Legislature passed a proclamation at its meeting Tuesday night in honor of National Adoption Awareness Month.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 07:00 am
On Saturday, Nov. 26, three Lewiston bands will team up with the Brickyard Brewing Company to take down prostate cancer.
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